Degenerative lumbar central spinal stenosis (DLCCS) patients — often elderly, often frail — have a way of turning even well-planned surgeries into suction-canister marathons.

Orthobiologics is in mainstream buzz territory — and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is stepping in to bring some much-needed clarity.

Thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurologic deficit are the orthopedic equivalent of a loaded question. Operate or not? Brace or fix? Bed rest or get them moving? This prospective multicenter ...

This research tackled a deceptively simple but clinically loaded question: does how much fluid to give older patients during spine?

Onkos Surgical just added a shiny new tool to its arsenal — officially opening the NanoCept Innovation Center.

If managing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) sometimes feels like playing detective, then skeletal maturity is your most ...

Postoperative spine infection (PSI): the dreaded complication that seems to come with a variety of definitions (is it redness? drainage? or that one culture result you’re not quite sure you trust?) ...

After years of collaboration in Montana’s ortho scene, St. Peter’s Health and Helena Orthopaedic Clinic have signed letters ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after spine surgery has long lived in the gray zone between “standard of care” and “please don’t sue me.” On one hand — deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary ...

Local autograft has been the dependable old workhorse, but it hasn’t exactly been winning any speed races lately — BMP2 delivers more horsepower if you need it.

Spinal deformity doesn’t politely retire at 60. It digs in, steals quality of life, and dares surgeons to do something about it. But should we really be offering ≥5-level reco ...

The nerve root is decompressed and looking happier already. But a great discectomy does not equal guaranteed pain relief. What’s going on? This multicenter, Level I trial asked a deceptively simple ...